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Nailz

Passenger wrote: »

I wouldn't be surprised if he started playing more SYL stuff live. Don't think SYL will reunite however as Devin has stated many times that SYL are finished. They even released a vinyl box set recently too so SYL is a lot more prominent on Devin's conscious then it once was.

Definitely, but you're right in saying that Strapping will probably never reunite, Devin's not willing to write that sort of music anymore and he feel that mindset of making it has long past and is never likely to come back, and he's a man who I believe when he says that because what music DT makes is totally dependant on what he thinks.

According to MetalInjection, after the show he says he regretted playing it as he broke his promise and feels like he gave fans the wrong idea by playing it, particularly he promised to never perform SYL material again (as he did before the London show last year), and he says that promise is renewed. But it'd be great to more of it crop up, because DT fans generally love the stuff (no pun intended) and as you pointed out, it's obviously on his own mind given the vinyl boxset release and deciding to perform "Love?" again.

Links234

Parenting: you're doing it right!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKcKt0D0oYg

Somnus

Nailz wrote: »

Definitely, but you're right in saying that Strapping will probably never reunite, Devin's not willing to write that sort of music anymore and he feel that mindset of making it has long past and is never likely to come back, and he's a man who I believe when he says that because what music DT makes is totally dependant on what he thinks.

According to MetalInjection, after the show he says he regretted playing it as he broke his promise and feels like he gave fans the wrong idea by playing it, particularly he promised to never perform SYL material again (as he did before the London show last year), and he says that promise is renewed. But it'd be great to more of it crop up, because DT fans generally love the stuff (no pun intended) and as you pointed out, it's obviously on his own mind given the vinyl boxset release and deciding to perform "Love?" again.

Yeah I saw his tweets on it the other day. He really, really seems to regret doing it. I think he feels that if he keeps playing SYL material he'll never move out of it's shadow. That said, I love his DTP material so I'm not too put out (obviously seeing Love? live would have been insane though!).

Can't wait for the gig

Links234

morning everyone! hope you've all had a good weekend?

xerces

Nailz wrote: »

You jammy fecker! I want one, how did you get it, went into the shop and asked?? Because I see it's one of the "COMING SPRING 2013" posters, and is therefore useless to video game stores now.

I got the poster for free when I pre-ordered from Xtra-Vision a few months ago. I'd say you could track one down if you ask around, they were available in stores like GameStop, Xtra-Vision and HMV here in Ireland, I don't know about Hong Kong . It's a large double-sided poster with these images on each side:



I had to fold under the 'Spring 2013' part to make it fit in the frame.

Would you believe that I've never played RDR? I've heard nothing but praise for it, but I'm afraid to buy it in case I get too distracted from my exams next month!

In fact, I've really only played a few games in the last number of years; LA Noire, GTA IV and FIFA 12/13. I enjoyed all of them and I look forward to seeing what GTAV is like.

Links234

I'm a PC Gamer myself, so I never played Red Dead Redemption. pity, it looks like a cool game

Angron

Links234 wrote: »

morning everyone! hope you've all had a good weekend?

I had a cracking one How has yours been so far?

Passenger

Going grand so far anyway, Links.

Links234

Mines been pretty awesome, I've gone for a huge walk on Friday with the dog, poor thing was so tired after, but she had so much fun. Been really putting a lot of effort into learning my guitar theory and although I still feel like a dummy I think I'm making progress

Going to the cinema later I think.

Otherwise I've been catching up on season 2 of the walking dead.

Passenger

Sounds like a reasonably productive couple days for you, Links. Haven't watched the Walking Dead. The whole Zombie/Vampire renaissance in the past couple years has kinda been avoided.

Passenger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jNii6pjJ_Y

sentient_6

I've been chilling after working 13 days in a row in dublin. The guitar talk earlier had me pining to get back into it so while i was in dublin i picked up new strings for the electric & acoustic & spend yesterday working on both. I took apart my amp(Laney TF400, savage machine) & got electrical contact cleaner onto the back of the knobs, which solved a load of crackling & loss of sound. Before i put the new strings on the electric i removed the *scratch board* & gave it the same treatment. I checked the general set up but it didnt need much adjustment.

Passenger

What make of guitar do you play, Sentient?

Nailz

xerces wrote: »

I got the poster for free when I pre-ordered from Xtra-Vision a few months ago. I'd say you could track one down if you ask around, they were available in stores like GameStop, Xtra-Vision and HMV here in Ireland, I don't know about Hong Kong . It's a large double-sided poster with these images on each side:

[awesome posters]

I had to fold under the 'Spring 2013' part to make it fit in the frame.

Haha! Sweet, well I think I might get someone back home to run an errand for me. Actually I think my brother was talking about pre-ordering it not so long ago, I'll check up on that... I don't think you can beat the free shit you get when you pre-order, especially if it's something to do with R*. I definitely want one of those posters anyway!

xerces wrote: »

Would you believe that I've never played RDR? I've heard nothing but praise for it, but I'm afraid to buy it in case I get too distracted from my exams next month!

In fact, I've really only played a few games in the last number of years; LA Noire, GTA IV and FIFA 12/13. I enjoyed all of them and I look forward to seeing what GTAV is like.

Haha, it makes sense to at least wait on getting RDR if you got exams ahead, but if have got nothing awfully important going on in the summer I'd let rip on it, awesome game, I honestly think it's one of the best games of released on the current generation of consoles, I'd be worth your while. :P

sentient_6

Passenger wrote: »

What make of guitar do you play, Sentient?

Its a Westone Cutlass Classic made by luthier Sid Poole in england. Westone where a Japanese company who where reasonably popular in the 80's but they went out of business. Sid Poole produce a small range of guitars in the late 90's with the westone name although there's no real connection(not sure what thats about).

I put up a pic here earlier in the thread:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=84135526

Links234

Passenger wrote: »

Sounds like a reasonably productive couple days for you, Links. Haven't watched the Walking Dead. The whole Zombie/Vampire renaissance in the past couple years has kinda been avoided.

it's been pretty cool, was over at mum's doing some housework for her yesterday as well, got a really good dinner out of it a few euro towards the cinema

the whole zombie thing is overdone, but honestly? I loved the comic books and the TV show is definitly a good show, they really did a good job. as for vampires, twilight might've done worse things to them than an army of vampire hunters ever could, but one of my favourite movies ever is Let The Right One In a Swedish vamp movie so there are exceptions.

sentient_6 wrote: »

Before i put the new strings on the electric i removed the fretboard & gave it the same treatment.

you removed the fretboard? is that even possible?


my guitar is the Ibanez Korn model,
don't say anything bad, 'cos Korn are fantastic and it's an absolutely wonderful amazing guitar

sentient_6

Links234 wrote: »

you removed the fretboard? is that even possible?

Whoops scratch board sorry!

Links234

sentient_6 wrote: »

Whoops scratch board sorry!

I was thinking something ain't right there

sentient_6

I pondered an ibanez alot years ago. Id still love one.

Links234

which one?

sentient_6

Links234 wrote: »

which one?

Now or then? :P

I love the look of the RG:

Passenger

Links234 wrote: »

the whole zombie thing is overdone, but honestly? I loved the comic books and the TV show is definitly a good show, they really did a good job. as for vampires, twilight might've done worse things to them than an army of vampire hunters ever could, but one of my favourite movies ever is Let The Right One In a Swedish vamp movie so there are exceptions.

Great film alright. What did you think of the remake? My favourite vampire film is the Park Chan-Wook film Thirst. It's a masterpiece imo.

Passenger

sentient_6 wrote: »

Its a Westone Cutlass Classic made by luthier Sid Poole in england. Westone where a Japanese company who where reasonably popular in the 80's but they went out of business. Sid Poole produce a small range of guitars in the late 90's with the westone name although there's no real connection(not sure what thats about).

I put up a pic here earlier in the thread:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=84135526

Ahh yeah. Sounds like it would be a tasty guitar alright.

Links234

sentient_6 wrote: »

Now or then? :P

I love the look of the RG:

cool! love the maple fretboard, looks really nice

Passenger wrote: »

Great film alright. What did you think of the remake? My favourite vampire film is the Park Chan-Wook film Thirst. It's a masterpiece imo.

refused to watch the remake.

Thirst is definitely a favourite too, love Korean movies

sentient_6

Hands up who's going to Kreator this friday?

Links234

not me I'm afraid, I think next gig might be Cryptopsy, if I've enough money for it. otherwise, Devin Townsend

oh, and I want one of these

http://www.espguitars.co.jp/artist/leda/index.html

sentient_6

I don't what to make of that! In a good way that is. I just picture a guy coming out all dignified looking like he's going to play some country only to launch into sad but true or something! :pac:

Oh to have the cash to buy guitars as one pleased.

Links234

sentient_6 wrote: »

I don't what to make of that! In a good way that is. I just picture a guy coming out all dignified looking like he's going to play some country only to launch into sad but true or something! :pac:

Oh to have the cash to buy guitars as one pleased.

The guitar in question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDkOj36ubwA

but yeah, if I had money to buy guitars... I'd still have the problem of room to keep 'em!

I'm trying to save for a new multifx at the moment

Passenger

sentient_6 wrote: »

Hands up who's going to Kreator this friday?

I'll be in attendance alright. Should be a good gig. Good support too.

Links234

dinner is on the way, roast chicken and chips om nom nom nom :pac:

gotta love sunday roast ^_^

Passenger

Still debating what gastronomical delight I'll partake in.

Links234

Passenger wrote: »

Still debating what gastronomical delight I'll partake in.

roast pork!

Passenger

Links234 wrote: »

roast pork!

I'm gravitating toward getting a takeaway. Roast pork sounds good though.

Links234

it's sunday so all I'm thinking of is roasts think I might have roast pork next week myself

what kinda takeaway did you have in mind?

Passenger

Hhhmmm... Sweet & Sour chicken maybe. Man all this talk of food is making me p-p-p-peckish.

Links234

go for it then!

sentient_6

I had my dinner & now i'm hungry again! Cheers.

Ah no its just the way i always am.

Passenger

Sweet & Sour chicken it is then.

Are you a Nevermore fan, Sentient?

sentient_6

Passenger wrote: »

Sweet & Sour chicken it is then.

Are you a Nevermore fan, Sentient?

Who? :pac:

Ah ya. I even went to london on my own a couple of years ago to see them.

Passenger

Don't think they ever played here, did they? It could be while before they tour again, if they even do, that is.

sentient_6

Passenger wrote: »

Don't think they ever played here, did they? It could be while before they tour again, if they even do, that is.

I'm not sure. Probably not. To be fair they only managed filled the o2 islington in london which is about the size of the academy. Mind you with DME so active at the moment, you'd imagine if they where still together & touring he'd be able to get them now. Which is a pity of course!

Links234

Passenger wrote: »

Don't think they ever played here, did they?

yup, they played in Whelan's ages ago, I saw 'em

sentient_6

Links234 wrote: »

yup, they played in Whelan's ages ago, I saw 'em

Cool. How ages ago?

EDIT: September 2005.

Links234

oh wow was it that long ago? :eek:

sentient_6

Links234 wrote: »

oh wow was it that long ago? :eek:

Apparently so. Thinking there based on where i remember i was twas only about 2007 when i got into them.

Links234

it was a good show! Mercenary supported them

FIRESOOOOOOOOUL!!!! :D:D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX3wKFYuwbs

Passenger

They would've been touring the Enemies of Reality album around then, wouldn't they?

sentient_6

Passenger wrote: »

They would've been touring the Enemies of Reality album around then, wouldn't they?

This Godless Endeavor.

Passenger

Ahh yeah. That's probably my favorite album of theirs too.

sentient_6

Passenger wrote: »

Ahh yeah. That's probably my favorite album of theirs too.

The title track is probably my favourite song of theirs, i love the reference to 'The Raven' with 'when i heard a sound come rapping, tapping on my door'.